Thomas' Best Friend, Former Players React

By Scott Saville, Anchor/Reporter

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By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Jun 24, 2009 at 5:24 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 25, 2009 at 10:28 AM CST

PARKERSBURG - Ed Thomas was the speaker last month at the KCRG-TV9 Athlete of the Week banquet and was truly one of the most inspirational speakers we're ever had at the event.

Coach Thomas inspired many people everywhere. If you talk to almost any former Ed Thomas player, they'll tell you he was much more than just a football coach.

Watch this story to hear from former players, other coaches, and Thomas' best friend Butch Pedersen.

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